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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,580.56, 1,463,396.76 and 265,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,580.56, 1,463,396.76 and 265,623.12 is: 398,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,580.56 : 1,463,396.76 = 265,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,580.56/1,463,396.76 = 265,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,580.56x = 1,463,396.76 × 265,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,580.56x = 388,712,013,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,712,013,189.09/975,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,441.74

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